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The Three Branches of Government
Mrs. Glover
4th Grade History Class
How does the government get the
power?
• Under the Constitution, the powers of
government are limited by law.
• The Constitution had to give the federal
government the power to govern the nation, but
it also had to protect the states and citizens from
that power.
• The Constitution also required the national
government to defend the country and to work
for the common good of the nation.
Separation of Powers
• Under the Constitution, three branches share
government powers.
• The delegates created this separation of
powers to keep any one branch from controlling
the government.
• It creates a limited government, protecting both
citizens and the other branches.
The Three Branches of Government
• Legislative Branch
• Executive Branch
• Judicial Branch
Let’s Watch a Video
School House Rock: Three Ring Government- It's
Our Political Circus!!
By: Kyle Hardaway
http://youtu.be/YMY6lOVjQgs
The Branches of Government
Legislative Branch
• In Article 1 of the Constitution, we find the
explanation of the legislative branch.
• The legislative branch is also known as the
lawmaking branch of the government.
• The Congress is given the powers to make laws to
manage conflict, raising an army and a navy,
declaring war, and coining and printing money.
• Congress also controls commerce, or trade.
Legislative Branch
• Congress became two houses—the House of
Representatives and the Senate.
• Either house could propose most bills.
• For a bill to become law, a majority in each house
would have to vote for it.
The Executive Branch
• In Article 2, we find the explanation of the
executive branch.
• The executive branch has the power to enforce
laws.
• The delegates decided to have a President., who
is also known as the chief executive.
• Citizens vote for electors, who vote for the
President. This group of electors is called the
electoral college.
To Qualify to be the President…
– One must be at least 35 years old
– born in the United States
– live in the United States for 14 years.
The Executive Branch
• The President could veto, or reject, bills passed
by Congress.
• However, Congress could then override the
President's veto with a two-thirds vote.
Executive Branch
• The delegates also made the President commander
in chief of the military.
• The President's main power, however, would be to
“take care that the laws be faithfully executed.”
• If this duty was not met, Congress
could impeach the President, or accuse the
President of crimes.
• If found guilty, the President could be removed from
office.
The Judicial Branch
• The countries court system
• Interprets the meaning of laws
• Determine how laws are applied
• Determines if the law follows the guidelines of
the constitution.
The Judicial Branch
• The states have their own courts.
• A federal court system was developed by
delegates.
• Federal courts would decide cases that dealt with
the Constitution, treaties, and national laws.
• Federal court also decide cases between states
and between citizens of different states.
The Supreme Court
• The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United
States.
• It is the head of the judicial branch.
• The President would nominate the Supreme
Court justices, or judges.
• The Senate would vote whether to approve them.
• The delegates decided that Supreme Court justices
could stay in office for life.
• At first, there were six Supreme Court justices.
Today, there are nine.
The Supreme Court
• The Supreme Court has the power to strike down
any law that goes against the Constitution.
• Only by changing the Constitution can Congress
restore a law struck down by the Supreme Court.
• The government must also apply laws equally to
every person. This is called rule of law.
Resources
Berson, M., Howard, T. & Salinas, C. (2010). Social studies:
the United States, making a new nation. Orlando,
Fla: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt School Publishing.
Branch of Government Photo Retrieved June 4,2014 on
https://www.flickr.com/photos/28768887@N07/2
683998145/sizes/m
School House Rock: Three Ring Government- It's Our
Political Circus!! Retrieved on June 4, 2014
http://youtu.be/YMY6lOVjQgs

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The Three Branches of Government

  • 1. The Three Branches of Government Mrs. Glover 4th Grade History Class
  • 2. How does the government get the power? • Under the Constitution, the powers of government are limited by law. • The Constitution had to give the federal government the power to govern the nation, but it also had to protect the states and citizens from that power. • The Constitution also required the national government to defend the country and to work for the common good of the nation.
  • 3. Separation of Powers • Under the Constitution, three branches share government powers. • The delegates created this separation of powers to keep any one branch from controlling the government. • It creates a limited government, protecting both citizens and the other branches.
  • 4. The Three Branches of Government • Legislative Branch • Executive Branch • Judicial Branch
  • 5. Let’s Watch a Video School House Rock: Three Ring Government- It's Our Political Circus!! By: Kyle Hardaway http://youtu.be/YMY6lOVjQgs
  • 6. The Branches of Government
  • 7. Legislative Branch • In Article 1 of the Constitution, we find the explanation of the legislative branch. • The legislative branch is also known as the lawmaking branch of the government. • The Congress is given the powers to make laws to manage conflict, raising an army and a navy, declaring war, and coining and printing money. • Congress also controls commerce, or trade.
  • 8. Legislative Branch • Congress became two houses—the House of Representatives and the Senate. • Either house could propose most bills. • For a bill to become law, a majority in each house would have to vote for it.
  • 9. The Executive Branch • In Article 2, we find the explanation of the executive branch. • The executive branch has the power to enforce laws. • The delegates decided to have a President., who is also known as the chief executive. • Citizens vote for electors, who vote for the President. This group of electors is called the electoral college.
  • 10. To Qualify to be the President… – One must be at least 35 years old – born in the United States – live in the United States for 14 years.
  • 11. The Executive Branch • The President could veto, or reject, bills passed by Congress. • However, Congress could then override the President's veto with a two-thirds vote.
  • 12. Executive Branch • The delegates also made the President commander in chief of the military. • The President's main power, however, would be to “take care that the laws be faithfully executed.” • If this duty was not met, Congress could impeach the President, or accuse the President of crimes. • If found guilty, the President could be removed from office.
  • 13. The Judicial Branch • The countries court system • Interprets the meaning of laws • Determine how laws are applied • Determines if the law follows the guidelines of the constitution.
  • 14. The Judicial Branch • The states have their own courts. • A federal court system was developed by delegates. • Federal courts would decide cases that dealt with the Constitution, treaties, and national laws. • Federal court also decide cases between states and between citizens of different states.
  • 15. The Supreme Court • The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States. • It is the head of the judicial branch. • The President would nominate the Supreme Court justices, or judges. • The Senate would vote whether to approve them. • The delegates decided that Supreme Court justices could stay in office for life. • At first, there were six Supreme Court justices. Today, there are nine.
  • 16. The Supreme Court • The Supreme Court has the power to strike down any law that goes against the Constitution. • Only by changing the Constitution can Congress restore a law struck down by the Supreme Court. • The government must also apply laws equally to every person. This is called rule of law.
  • 17. Resources Berson, M., Howard, T. & Salinas, C. (2010). Social studies: the United States, making a new nation. Orlando, Fla: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt School Publishing. Branch of Government Photo Retrieved June 4,2014 on https://www.flickr.com/photos/28768887@N07/2 683998145/sizes/m School House Rock: Three Ring Government- It's Our Political Circus!! Retrieved on June 4, 2014 http://youtu.be/YMY6lOVjQgs